What is Skanda Sashti (स्कंद साष्टी)| Meaning
According to Hindu Mythology 6th day of shukla paksh of every month in the Hindu calendar is celebrated as Skanda Sashti.Skanda Sashti is dedicated to Lord Murugam also called as Kartikeyan,subramanya. Skanda Sashti is also known as Kanda Sashti Kavasam.
Significance of Skanda Sashti
Skanda Sashti is believed as the time of immense power that’s why worshiping Lord murugam and keeping vrat has great importance in Hindu mythology.
Skanda Sashti Fast Benefits (Vrat)
On this day, the devotees observe strict fast. They break the fast at night after having darshan of God murugam followed by prayer.
Skanda Sashti Calender 2015 | Dates of Skanda Sashti Days in 2015
Skanda Sashti constantly falls in the middle and end of the every month. Following are the Skanda Sashti dates for 2015:
| 25-Jan | (Sunday) | Skanda Sashti |
| 23-Feb | (Monday) | Skanda Sashti |
| 25-Mar | (Wednesday) | Skanda Sashti |
| 23-Apr | (Thursday) | Skanda Sashti |
| 23-May | (Saturday) | Skanda Sashti |
| 22-Jun | (Monday) | Skanda Sashti |
| 21-Jul | (Tuesday) | Skanda Sashti |
| 20-Aug | (Thursday) | Skanda Sashti |
| 19-Sep | (Saturday) | Skanda Sashti |
| 18-Oct | (Sunday) | Skanda Sashti |
| 17-Nov | (Tuesday) | Soora Samharam |
| 16-Dec | (Wednesday) | Subrahmanya Sashti |
